EXTRAORDINARINESS Synonyms: 48 Similar Words

extraordinariness

noun

Definition of extraordinariness

as in remarkableness

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The Dominick is all floor-to-ceiling windows, soaking tubs, rooftop pools, and moody light fixtures — in other words, its 46 stories are peppered with elements that exude upscale, sophisticated energy while avoiding all signs of gaudiness.

— Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 2 Mar. 2026
So that drove a kind of character choice as well about the gaudiness of the society.

— Kelsie Gibson, PEOPLE, 1 Feb. 2026

Definition of gaudiness

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Rose is another extraordinary showcase for her gifts and a master class in the art of acting with rigor, honesty, physicality and zero showiness.

— David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 15 Feb. 2026
Garcia’s finest new dishes underscore his talent for complexity that bypasses showiness.

— Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 29 Jan. 2026

Definition of showiness

Noun

An emotional buildup isn’t new for them, but the clarity with which its alt-rock grandiosity is captured is—a result of trusting producer Alex Farrar, at Asheville’s Drop of Sun Studio, for the first time.

— Nina Corcoran, Pitchfork, 15 July 2026
Griffith’s own work looks stiff and sentimental, weighed down with melodrama and grandiosity that may have seemed dated even in 1915.

— Vivian Yee, New York Times, 20 June 2026

Definition of grandiosity

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The result preserves Oban's distinctive coastal character while contributing layers of red fruit richness and sweetness.

— Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
Castro similarly uses charred poblanos as the base of her green sauce and cream cheese for richness, while amping up the color and flavor with fresh parsley and the heat of a serrano.

— Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 21 July 2026

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